Canesten Thrush Pessary 500mg

Canesten Pessary 500mg is a full, single dose course of treatment for vaginal thrush (candidiasis). It is inserted into the vagina for treatment at the site of infection. It is also used to treat other vaginal infections such as Trichomoniasis.

Canesten Pessary contains the active ingredient clotrimazole, which is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections with fungi and yeasts. It uses an applicator which allows you to go straight to the site of the infection for effective treatment of vaginal thrush.

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Canesten Thrush Symptoms

If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your doctor.

Do not use if you are pregnant, trying for a baby, or breastfeeding.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any medicine other than the contraceptive pill, or if you are aged under 16 or over 60.

You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use.

Possible side effects:

• Vaginal irritation
• Burning sensation

Wash your hands before and after inserting the pessary.

Insert into the vagina, preferably at night, using the applicator provided.

If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, consult your doctor.

Clotrimazole 500mg, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, lactic acid, maize starch, crospovidone, calcium lactate pentahydrate, magnesium stearate, colloidal anhyrous silica and hypromellose.